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What is the social clock of Neugarten?

Did you know that in the 1960s, a study revealed that people held strong, shared expectations about the right time for major life events? Psychologist Bernice Neugarten identified this phenomenon as the social clock, a powerful cultural timetable that affects adult development and our perception of aging.

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What is the Neugarten theory of aging?

In the 1960s, social psychologist Bernice Neugarten proposed the groundbreaking **Neugarten theory of aging**, which centers on the concept of the "social clock". This theory suggests that society imposes culturally defined timelines for major life events, influencing individuals' behaviors and their perceptions of their own aging. How people respond to these expectations is a core component of psychological development throughout adulthood.

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